Inchcape/£INCH

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About Inchcape

Inchcape PLC, listed under the ticker INCH, operates as a global automotive distributor and retailer. Founded in 1847, the company manages the value chain for a select portfolio of premium and luxury automotive brands across multiple international markets. Inchcape is involved in the distribution of new and used vehicles and parts, and it provides services that enhance the efficiency of the automotive value chain.

Ticker

£INCH

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

16,000

Inchcape Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£2.6B
6.65
£1.06
0.93
£0.27
3.77%

What the Analysts think about Inchcape

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Inchcape stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Inchcape's new vehicle volumes fell just 3%, outperforming underlying industry volumes, which declined 4% in Q1 2025, highlighting market share gains in core markets (Inchcape RNS).
The Accelerate+ strategy landed nine new distribution contracts and completed the bolt-on acquisition of Askja in Iceland during H1 2025, broadening its geographic reach and reinforcing OEM ties (Inchcape RNS).
Inchcape repurchased approximately £150 million of shares (about 10% of share capital) under its £250 million buyback program in H1 2025, showing strong free cash flow and a clear focus on shareholder returns (Inchcape RNS).
Organic revenue in Asia-Pacific dropped 15% in H1 2025 at constant currency. This region accounts for 28% of group sales, leading the stock to fall nearly 10% after the H1 update (Reuters).
Adjusted operating profit for H1 2025 decreased 12% at constant currency to £247 million, while profit before tax fell 4% to £200 million, indicating margin pressure in a challenging market (Reuters).
JP Morgan analysts called the H1 2025 results a “softer print.” Adjusted earnings missed estimates by 11%, and they warned of potential further downside to earnings forecasts (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Oct 2025.

Inchcape Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Inchcape Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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